US20140202396A1 - Triadic spinning pet puzzle toy with treat receptacles - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a novel pet toy in which treats are located in receptacles wherein retrieval may be prevented or allowed when the animal is required to rotate the top triadic portion of the toy to reveal the treat receptacles.
- Class 119 relates to animal husbandry and sub-class 702 includes exercise or amusement devices for animals.
- the invention comprises a novel triadic puzzle wherein treats are inserted into receptacles and a pet must “solve” the puzzle to obtain the treat.
- the inventive toy seeks to exercise a pet's sensory and problem solving skills as well as providing reinforcement or reward.
- the inventive toy is also very durable which offers purchasing incentive in a genre where purchasing decisions are often based upon cost versus life of the product.
- Pavlov's Dogs All who studied any form of psychology in school remember Pavlov's Dogs. A simple conditioning test resulted in dogs remembering or being cognitive of being given a treat when a bell was rung. Thus the dogs would respond in various cognitive ways when a bell was rung. This behavior presented itself for months after the actual tests were ceased. Pavlov evidenced that dogs actually had memory and the ability to react to certain stimuli on a consistent basis.
- each branch contains a receptacle wherein treats may be deposited. Hinged flaps then cover those receptacles. Each flap has a scent opening for greater enticement and discoverability of the treat for the dog.
- a spinning or rotating tri-branched casing which will spin to either block the opening of the aforementioned flaps or will reside in the center point between two branches to allow retrieval of the treat via clearance for opening of the flap.
- the toy may be made more or less difficult to solve with the aid of a tightening knob located underneath the toy wherein adjustment may make the tri-armed casing harder to turn. This functions to enable smaller or larger dogs to use the toy depending upon their size and obvious strength variations.
- a dog must engage its sensory skills and reasoning as it tries to find the source of the enticing smell.
- the act of having to “find” and recover the treat promotes maintaining healthy concentration, memory, and mental alertness.
- FIG. 1 is a top perspective of the toy with one flap slightly ajar and the tri-branch casing is center point aligned with the flaps;
- FIG. 2 is a top view with all flaps closed and the tri-branch casing atop the receptacle portions;
- FIG. 3 is a side angle perspective showing one flap open and exposing the treat receptacle.
- FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the toy showing the tightening knob
- FIG. 1 is shows the puzzle toy with the tri-branch casing 10 rotated to allow access to the base piece 20 .
- the animal determines how to nudge the top portion at an off-center point with the base it can then access the base flaps 30 and attempt to open them to retrieve the treat located in the receptacle 40 .
- Scent holes 50 are located at each flap and on the top triadic spinning portion to aid in enticement of the animal.
- FIG. 2 illustrates the toy as in its home state wherein the rotating top piece 60 is settled into the base piece 70 , and thus obscures the flaps 80 .
- the scent holes 90 are still unencumbered so that the animal smells the treats and is enticed to attempt to solve the puzzle and acquire the treat or treats depending on how many receptacles the owner wishes to insert.
- FIG. 3 shows the top spinning portion 100 off-center point so that the receptacle flap 110 is open and the treat receptacle 120 is visible.
- the animal must spin the top triadic piece to gain access to the receptacle flaps and thus the treat within the receptacle.
- An owner may increase the problem solving requirements of the animal by only placing a treat in one receptacle.
- FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the toy showing the center knob 130 which serves as an axis point for the top spinning tri-branch piece 140 as affixed to the base 150 as well as a means to tighten the spinning action to accommodate larger (stronger) and smaller (weaker) animals.
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- The invention relates to a novel pet toy in which treats are located in receptacles wherein retrieval may be prevented or allowed when the animal is required to rotate the top triadic portion of the toy to reveal the treat receptacles.
- The invention most closely corresponds with USPTO Class 119/702 wherein Class 119 relates to animal husbandry and sub-class 702 includes exercise or amusement devices for animals.
- In its simplest form, the invention comprises a novel triadic puzzle wherein treats are inserted into receptacles and a pet must “solve” the puzzle to obtain the treat.
- There are obviously many pet toys on the market. The inventive toy seeks to exercise a pet's sensory and problem solving skills as well as providing reinforcement or reward. The inventive toy is also very durable which offers purchasing incentive in a genre where purchasing decisions are often based upon cost versus life of the product.
- All who studied any form of psychology in school remember Pavlov's Dogs. A simple conditioning test resulted in dogs remembering or being cognitive of being given a treat when a bell was rung. Thus the dogs would respond in various cognitive ways when a bell was rung. This behavior presented itself for months after the actual tests were ceased. Pavlov evidenced that dogs actually had memory and the ability to react to certain stimuli on a consistent basis.
- In the inventive toy, there are three branches in the base portion, and each contains a receptacle wherein treats may be deposited. Hinged flaps then cover those receptacles. Each flap has a scent opening for greater enticement and discoverability of the treat for the dog.
- Affixed in the top center of the toy is a spinning or rotating tri-branched casing which will spin to either block the opening of the aforementioned flaps or will reside in the center point between two branches to allow retrieval of the treat via clearance for opening of the flap. The toy may be made more or less difficult to solve with the aid of a tightening knob located underneath the toy wherein adjustment may make the tri-armed casing harder to turn. This functions to enable smaller or larger dogs to use the toy depending upon their size and obvious strength variations.
- A dog must engage its sensory skills and reasoning as it tries to find the source of the enticing smell. The act of having to “find” and recover the treat promotes maintaining healthy concentration, memory, and mental alertness.
- Whether chasing a ball in the yard or using canine treadmills, exercise or play is vital in helping dogs expend pent-up energy. Without that outlet they may show behavioral problems that can range from destructive tendencies to attention-seeking antics. Especially dogs that live in a home where they are left alone for long periods of time. The inventive toy seeks to alleviate some of these issues as it can take a dog some time to find and navigate the puzzle toy to attain all the treats inserted.
- The invention is described in further detail by reference to four drawings sufficient in detail to describe the invention in which:
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FIG. 1 is a top perspective of the toy with one flap slightly ajar and the tri-branch casing is center point aligned with the flaps; -
FIG. 2 is a top view with all flaps closed and the tri-branch casing atop the receptacle portions; -
FIG. 3 is a side angle perspective showing one flap open and exposing the treat receptacle; and -
FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the toy showing the tightening knob; -
FIG. 1 is shows the puzzle toy with the tri-branchcasing 10 rotated to allow access to thebase piece 20. Once the animal determines how to nudge the top portion at an off-center point with the base it can then access thebase flaps 30 and attempt to open them to retrieve the treat located in thereceptacle 40.Scent holes 50 are located at each flap and on the top triadic spinning portion to aid in enticement of the animal. -
FIG. 2 illustrates the toy as in its home state wherein the rotatingtop piece 60 is settled into thebase piece 70, and thus obscures theflaps 80. Thescent holes 90 are still unencumbered so that the animal smells the treats and is enticed to attempt to solve the puzzle and acquire the treat or treats depending on how many receptacles the owner wishes to insert. -
FIG. 3 shows thetop spinning portion 100 off-center point so that thereceptacle flap 110 is open and thetreat receptacle 120 is visible. The animal must spin the top triadic piece to gain access to the receptacle flaps and thus the treat within the receptacle. An owner may increase the problem solving requirements of the animal by only placing a treat in one receptacle. -
FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the toy showing thecenter knob 130 which serves as an axis point for the top spinning tri-branchpiece 140 as affixed to thebase 150 as well as a means to tighten the spinning action to accommodate larger (stronger) and smaller (weaker) animals.
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